Senior Business Analyst - Vice President

2410 Guggenheim Securities, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Securities Information Management (GSIM) seeks a Senior Business Analyst to join the Business Engagement team in New York. The ideal candidate will bring strong investment banking or sales & trading experience, exceptional customer focus, and expertise in requirements management.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, creating BRDs and use cases, conducting vendor evaluations, and guiding technical specifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in investment banking.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or IT.
• Experience with requirements management and creating functional specs.
• Familiarity with investment banking technology solutions.
• CBAP or PMI-PBA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements with stakeholders.
• Create BRDs, functional specs, and use cases.
• Manage vendor evaluations and RFPs.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Perform gap analysis and drive process improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on investment banking processes and technology.
• Facilitate workshops and present updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead UAT and support system implementations.
• Maintain relationships with clients and manage expectations.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Requirements management

Stakeholder engagement

UAT

Business analysis

Vendor evaluation

RFP processes

Investment banking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description: Position Summary

Guggenheim Securities Information Management (“GSIM”) is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join its Business Engagement team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking and/or sales & trading, exceptional customer focus, and expertise in requirements management. Additionally, familiarity with investment banking technology solutions is essential for this role.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, clients, and IT teams, to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Develop detailed business requirements documents, functional specifications, and use cases to support the development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and manage RFP processes.
• Ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical specifications and that solutions align with business objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on investment banking processes, products, and technology solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate requirements and project updates to stakeholders.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure that solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and support the implementation of new systems and enhancements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations are managed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in investment banking technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of investment banking products, processes, and technology solutions.
• Proven experience in requirements management, including gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with business process modeling and workflow analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the investment banking industry.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or related field is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the investment banking industry.

Work Location

Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York office Tuesday - Thursday.

Salary

Annual base salary of $175,000. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Us

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston. For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [e-mail] or 212.518.9200.

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Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. We offer services in Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Discover what it is like to work with us through the stories of our colleagues. We are headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, and in London, UK. For more information, please email GS Lateral Recruiting or call +1 212.518.9200.